Custer, Idaho Empire Saloon and Gift Shop

08/28/2026

Just thought I would show you where the morning moments come from. Rainy on the Yankee Fork today. 🌧️

08/27/2026

Here comes the sun. 🎶

08/22/2026

Help Keep Idaho History Alive! Work Campers Needed for 2027 season
Location: Custer Townsite, Idaho (Land of the Yankee Fork)
Dates: 2027 season begins the Monday before Memorial Day and ends the Friday after Labor Day.
Schedule: Flexible! 2 to 5 days per week available
Per Diem: $40 each volunteer day

What We Provide:

Free Campsite: Provided by the USFS
Amenities: Water and sewer hookups included. NO ELECTRIC! (We use generators and solar)
On-Site Facilities: Access to a laundry room, shower house, and restrooms

What You’ll Be Doing:

Visitor Services & History: Greeting visitors, sharing the rich history of the Custer ghost town in beautuful central Idaho, and spending time providing a historical experience for visitors in the historic museum/schoolhouse or gift shop.
Daily Operations: gift shop and museum operations, having visitors sign a guest book, asking for donations, Stocking the gift shop, light cleaning (sweeping, restrooms, trash removal), and light lifting as needed.
Maintenance Projects (Optional): If you are handy with a paintbrush or basic tools, we have light maintenance and painting projects available!
Who We’re Looking For:
Enthusiastic, reliable individuals or couples who enjoy engaging with the public, appreciate local history, and love the outdoors.

Interested? Send us a direct message today to learn more or join our team for the 2027 summer season!

08/21/2026

Take a tour in Custer through Cooper Landings eyes. Thanks for the mention!

Our journey into the heart of Idaho’s mining country begins with a ...

08/15/2026

Good morning from the Yankee Fork.

08/13/2026

The sunset leading me home to the Yankee Fork.

08/12/2026

You guys 🥰🥰🥰

08/09/2026

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Last light on many fires ongoing in the interior northwestern United States. Multiple fires are producing enormous amounts of smoke this evening.

08/06/2026

Smoky mornings on the Yankee Fork.

07/31/2026

Land of the Yankee Fork Historical Association, Inc. (we’re a 501c3) partners with the USFS using your donations and purchases in the store to keep Custer open for your enjoyment. We also help care for the property and structures including the cemeteries. Sound like a big job? Yes, it is. We have created a registry with Amazon so you can help us with a few needs we have. Take a peek will ya?

Check out this Gift List I just created.